After years of rapid expansion, growth in state rainy day funds slowed in fiscal year 2024. Although the median rainy day fund balance increased by 7 percent in fiscal 2024, that still marked a ...

There are some tangible benefits that make stepping out in the rain worthwhile. (Illustration: Annelise Capossela for Yahoo News) ...

This list compiles fun and creative pastimes from several categories, giving you dozens of options. Some ideas have links to instructions, so you'll have everything you need for a perfect rainy day ...

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Rainy day activities for children and the whole family are ideal for passing the time in a more meaningful way. And what is more meaningful than learning? But learning doesn't have to be boring, and ...

Here’s why you should embrace, rather than avoid, the rain — plus, how to prepare for a rainy-day adventure. Rain acts as a natural air purifier by removing dust, pollen and other airborne ...

(The Center Square) – With barely two weeks of reserves in its rainy day fund, new data from The Pew Charitable Trusts shows Illinois now ranks last among all 50 states in its ability to withstand a ...

YPSILANTI, MI – Ypsilanti leaders have set a goal to bolster its “rainy day fund” to keep the city going for roughly three months in the event of a sudden economic downturn. The city ...

Illinois’ rainy-day fund currently has a balance of $2.2 billion. Officials from the Government Finance Officers Association recommend the state in 2026 have at least $9.2 billion in reserve to ...

A rainy day is the perfect time to put one together. If you want to raise the stakes, get two of the same puzzle and have a competition to see who can put it together the fastest. 3 of 20 ...